Is there a compiled set of information anywhere on how to care for the original paint on these things? I.e., what process should I use to detail a car that hasn't had a true detailing in, oh, maybe 45 years. Are clay bars a no-no? Any particular products that work best? I can't find much info out there. I'm looking to preserve and protect the original paint.

DonnieDatsun wrote:Is there a compiled set of information anywhere on how to care for the original paint on these things? I.e., what process should I use to detail a car that hasn't had a true detailing in, oh, maybe 45 years. Are clay bars a no-no? Any particular products that work best? I can't find much info out there. I'm looking to preserve and protect the original paint.

Thanks!

That's great you want to preserve and protect the original paint but no matter what you do your polishing pad will come up with paint color thinning the paint each time you machine or hand buff. But anything you put down over the paint will keep it looking great. Garaging it and covering it will go a long way. I painted my 510 in `97 and garage it all the time but don't cover it and the paint still looks great though it is thinning as it's a single stage PPG Enamel. Next paint job will see a two stage job.

"Lastnight the wife said oh boy when your dead you can't take nothing with you but your soul oh "Think" - John Lennon

- Started by wiping the car off with McKee's 37 Waterless Wash- Clayed the car using Blackfire Poly Clay (Fine Grade) & Dodo Juice Born Slippy- Performed two applications of Meg's #7, let the first application sit for about 9 hours before removing- Finished with a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro

I learned about the 303 product about 5 years ago at the tip of a parts person - and you are right, it is a great product and from what I have read, good for our old vinyl interiors.

Tomorrow is detail day in my driveway for our car show this weekend. The Bronze stays indoors, and doesn't require too much work, just a cleaning. Ole Blue however has been outdoors this past year. And although it's the last year it will be out side, the paint needs some work to bring it up to snuff for Sundays All Japanese Classic.

Wow does that guy ramble....but there is great information in that artical/write up including technique - information not usually found on the products used. And there is enough background information that you really should know what's happening.

Byron510 wrote:I learned about the 303 product about 5 years ago at the tip of a parts person - and you are right, it is a great product and from what I have read, good for our old vinyl interiors.

Tomorrow is detail day in my driveway for our car show this weekend. The Bronze stays indoors, and doesn't require too much work, just a cleaning. Ole Blue however has been outdoors this past year. And although it's the last year it will be out side, the paint needs some work to bring it up to snuff for Sundays All Japanese Classic.